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University at Albany
University Police Officer 1 (continuous posting)
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$75,094 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth
Job Description
University Police Officer 1 (continuous posting)
Category:
Civil Service Subscribe:
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University Police Department- 05008
Locations:
Albany, NY Posted:
Apr 21, 2026Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Salary Type:
Annually Position ID:
199666 Share About University atAlbany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,300 diverse students in eight schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLASSIFIED SERVICE VACANCY
The following vacancy exists in the classified service and may require eligibility from a competitive civil service list. The following vacancy is a continuous posting for a University Police Officer 1. The Human Resources Office accepts applications on a continuous basis for this title for departmental consideration as positions become available.Job Description:
Apply by: Continuous Posting (Human Resources will canvass the Civil Service exam list when position(s) are open)Title:
University Police Officer 1Location:
University Police Department Salary:
$64,796Grade:
PBANYS SG-14
Hours:
TBD Duration:
Contingent/Permanent Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(These are the only requirements which will give a potential candidate eligibility): Reachable score on the Civil Service University Police Officer 1 exam list (this is not an exam given by SUNY and candidates have already received their results from the last exam given); or Permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a University Police Officer 1 at a SUNY; or For reinstatement consideration, must have prior state service at a SUNY in the University Police Officer 1 title. May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment. All applicants must meet at least one of the above requirements. Any applications received that do not meet at least one of the above requirements will be deemed unqualified. Candidates seeking consideration based on exam list eligibility must also respond to the active University at Albany canvass for this specific titleAdditional Information:
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit the below documents through the online application process. Accommodations can be provided to applicants who need assistance applying online.Classified Employment Application Form Employment and Experience Form Optional :
Resume and/or cover letter may be uploaded as an additional document. Please note that the application and employment forms must still be completed in their entirety.Note:
The required forms are included in the online application process, which will be found after clicking "apply now" See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website. Returning Applicants- Login to your UAlbany Careers Account to check your completed application.